TAAT Global Alternatives (OTCMKTS:TOBAF) versus Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) Financial Review

TAAT Global Alternatives (OTCMKTS:TOBAF) and Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares TAAT Global Alternatives and Krispy Kreme”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
TAAT Global Alternatives	$70.15 million	0.02	-$8.24 million	($0.21)	-0.59
Krispy Kreme	$1.67 billion	0.39	$3.10 million	($0.13)	-29.23

Krispy Kreme has higher revenue and earnings than TAAT Global Alternatives. Krispy Kreme is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TAAT Global Alternatives, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.0% of TAAT Global Alternatives shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.7% of Krispy Kreme shares are held by institutional investors. 3.0% of Krispy Kreme shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares TAAT Global Alternatives and Krispy Kreme’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
TAAT Global Alternatives	N/A	N/A	N/A
Krispy Kreme	-1.36%	-2.13%	-0.81%

Risk and Volatility

TAAT Global Alternatives has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its share price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Krispy Kreme has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for TAAT Global Alternatives and Krispy Kreme, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
TAAT Global Alternatives	0	0	0	0	0.00
Krispy Kreme	0	6	3	0	2.33

Krispy Kreme has a consensus target price of $7.58, indicating a potential upside of 99.34%. Given Krispy Kreme’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Krispy Kreme is more favorable than TAAT Global Alternatives.

Summary

Krispy Kreme beats TAAT Global Alternatives on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

About TAAT Global Alternatives

TAAT Global Alternatives Inc., a life sciences company, develops, manufactures, and distributes tobacco and non-tobacco products in Canada and the United States. It offers non-tobacco based smokable products and flavorings; and nicotine-free and tobacco-free alternatives to traditional cigarettes under the TAAT brand. The company was formerly known as TAAT Lifestyle & Wellness Ltd. and changed its name to TAAT Global Alternatives Inc. in April 2021. TAAT Global Alternatives Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

About Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces doughnuts in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, Japan, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: U.S., International, and Market Development. The company offers doughnut experiences through hot light theater and fresh shops, delivered fresh daily branded cabinets and merchandising units within grocery and convenience stores, quick service restaurants, club memberships, drug stores, and ecommerce, as well as through its branded sweet treat line comprising Krispy Kreme branded sweet treats. It also provides cookies under the Insomnia Cookies brand, cookie cakes, ice cream, cookie-wiches, and brownies; and operates Krispy Kreme company-owned shops and franchise shops. The company was formerly known as Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. and changed its name to Krispy Kreme, Inc. in May 2021. Krispy Kreme, Inc. was founded in 1937 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.